Materials Team Lead - Warehouse Operations & FIFO Expert

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso seeks a Team Lead Associate to oversee the receiving, storing and processing of Finished Goods for SEWS customers. Plan, organize and direct daily warehouse activities to meet shipping demands and supervise staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, ensuring FIFO, audits, training, and maintaining 6S and safety standards in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• General Safety Training and Forklift/turret trucks Certification (in house).
• Understanding Finished Goods – Warehouse Operation processes (receiving, store, process, ship).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Able to drive Forklift (stand up) and Swing reach equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Able to read and interpret customer packing, routes, window times and procedures.
• Able to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Research discrepancies in shipping and receiving daily processes.
• Communicate issues to Supervisor reflecting shift performance.
• Support warehouse associates in shipping/receiving and related areas.
• Monitor order and receiving flow to meet daily requirements.
• Be a key resource for personnel needing assistance.
• Ensure FIFO is used by all associates.
• Ensure work instructions are followed by associates.
• Perform daily/weekly audits and report findings to Supervisors.
• Participate in warehouse cycle counts and inventories.
• Coordinate special warehouse projects with Supervisors/Management.
• Co-Responsible for training and development of warehouse staff.
• Co-Responsible for maintaining clean and organized areas (6S).
• Co-Responsible for SEWS safety rules; participate in audits and drills.
• Actively participate in safety program to ensure a safe environment.
• Report housekeeping issues in the warehouse area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.
• Ensure warehouse policies and procedures are followed, including safety and accuracy.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Team orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation (stand up)

Web-based reports

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso seeks a Team Lead Associate to oversee the receiving, storing and processing of Finished Goods for SEWS customers. Plan, organize and direct daily warehouse activities to meet shipping demands and supervise staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, ensuring FIFO, audits, training, and maintaining 6S and safety standards in a fast-paced facility.